From Linda Roeder,
Your Guide to Personal Web Pages.
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There are several main areas to the personal Web page path including: basic design, HTML, site hosting, site promotion, adding images and more. Creating a personal Web site is not a linear process but I am going to present it that way so it is easier to follow.

The last part of this path is a path all in it's own. This is where you can go to see personal Web pages that other people have created. It is broken down into 3 parts so it is easier for you to find what kind of Web site you are looking for.

The first part of this path is for the absolute beginner. The second part of the path is for the person who already has some knowledge of Web design. The third part is for the person who is ready to move on to something more advanced. This third part will take you off my site and on to other parts of About.com.

I hope this path will help you find all you need to create your own Web site or view other people's sites. If you see something that is not covered you can email me with your suggestion.

1. Beginning Web Designer
   For those of you just starting out creating your very first personal Web site these links will help you well on your way. You don't even have to know HTML if you don't want to. There are plenty of templates for you to use and hosting services that offer fill in the blank and easy to use Web site editors.
   • Easy Template Design
   • Basic Design Issues
   • Weblog And Journal Creation
   • Basic Image Management
   • Linking And Web Rings
   • Web Site Jargon/Glossary
   
   
   
2. Intermediate Web Designer
   If you already have a personal Web site or know the basics then you are ready to move on. Add guestbooks, forms, chat, backgrounds and clip art to your site. Learn how to change colors, edit images and promote your site. Here are some of the things you will find here:
   • Content Management
   • Web Site Accessories
   • Backgrounds, Frames, Tables
   • Editing Images, Photos And Clip Art
   • Hosting & Domain Names
   • Getting Noticed
   • More Html, Js, Css, Xml, Flash, Etc
   
   
   
3. Professional Web Designer
   Once HTML and Web design become second nature you may want to move on to something more complicated. Add excitement to your Web site using these more advanced forms of Web design:
   • Web Design/HTML/XML
   • Javascript
   • Graphic Design
   • Web Clip Art
   • Java
   • Perl/PHP
   
   
   
4. People's Personal Web Sites
   On to the fun stuff. View other people's personal Web pages. This is broken down into three separate sections for you:
   • Themed Personal Web Pages
     • Holidays
     • Interests & Fun
     • Memorials & More
     • Comical & Fun
     • Education
   • About Me or My Family Personal Web Pages
     • Online Diaries
     • Webcams
     • Family
     • Individuals
     • Kids & Teens
     • Pets Pages
     • Profiles And Stories
   • Worst of the Web
     • Online Fun
     • Offline Fun
     • Not Much To See Here
     • Potpourri of Facts
     • Dancing
     • Food
     • Very Silly
     • Send Your Money To Me